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J17 MFY

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

73,073 mi
Last recorded73,073 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 MFY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 73,073 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 69,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General under body corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 66,188 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted to outer sills and parts of underside not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 30 Mar 2023 65,491 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted to outer sills and parts of underside not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 16 Feb 2022 64,984 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted to outer sills and parts of under side not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 15 Mar 2021 64,127 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 59,982 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 54,843 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 54,843 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 50,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 50,891 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 48,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 45,686 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Fuel cap rubber seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread wearing low - 4mm

Fail 31 May 2016 45,686 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Fuel cap rubber seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread wearing low - 4mm

Pass 11 May 2015 41,380 miles

slight movement in both lower arm rear bushes

Pass 23 May 2014 37,378 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 33,377 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 33,363 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2012 30,005 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 31 May 2012 30,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads low

Pass 12 May 2011 25,742 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 23,787 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 23,777 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 18,890 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 16,210 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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J17 MFY is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 66,558 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J17 MFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J17 MFY is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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